Masoor Khichadi ~ Brown Lentil or Masoor Beans Pulao

Khichdi is always the best choice to quick and healthy one pot meal. Masoor khichdi spicy and tasty recipe compared to regular mung khichdi.

Ingredients:

• Rice- 1 cup (not necessary to use Basmati, I use Kolam rice)
• Masoor / Brown lentil- ½ cup
• Onion, chopped- 1 ½ cup or 2 med
• Tomato, chopped- ½ cup or 1 med
• Star anise- 1
• Bay leaf- 3
• Black peppercorns /Miri- 4
• Cinnamon stick- 1 inch
• Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp
• Garlic, finely chopped- 6 cloves or Garlic paste- 1 tsp
• Asafoetida/hing- ¼ tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Our mix masala or Malwani masala- 2 to 3 tsp or (2 tsp Red chilli powder+1 tsp Goda masala)
• Garam Masala- ½ tsp (optional)
• Oil- 3 to 4 tbsp
• Salt- to taste
• Water- 2 cups + ½ cup
• Fresh coriander, chopped- as required

Method:

• Wash and soak masoor dal for 4 to 6 hours. Wash and soak rice for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, bay leaves, star anise and cumin seeds. Saute a while.
• Add chopped onions and garlic. Saute till onion becomes transulate.
• Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, mix masala or (red chili powder+goda masala) and mix well.
• Add chopped tomato and saute until soft. 
• Add soaked masoor and ½ cup water. Mix well and bring to boil. Cover with plate and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Add soaked rice, water, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
• Close the lid and pressure cook until 2 to 3 whistles. 
• Garnish with chopped coriander.
• Serve hot with papad and pickle. Here I served with Kairi-Kanda Takku.